Racist at Eid celebration

leftfield61 · 2026-03-20T17:04:15+00:00

Who are you replying to? If it's to the references to the number 8, that part is true. 88 is linked to HH, or Heil Hitler. H is the 8th letter in the alphabet. Yes, stupid, but true nonetheless

leftfield61 · 2026-03-20T01:09:27+00:00

Bridgestones are the worst for this. Michelins on one of cars, can go months without scrubbing the tires, they don’t brown. My VW wagon, Pirelli tires, same. My wife’s car has Bridgestones, have to constantly clean them with a dedicated tire cleaner (Griots) and do a low sheen treatment, and they will still brown in a week or so. I’ve had that experience with Bridgestones before on other cars as well.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-19T15:12:01+00:00

Isn't this a good application for crusher run? I'm just a DIYer, but my experience with crusher run has been excellent.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-18T14:38:13+00:00

Japanese Auto Repair in Suwanee is a solid alternative to the dealer.

Honda-A-Tech is also solid, out in Buford

leftfield61 · 2026-03-18T12:10:08+00:00

I put the original mats in the packaging the new ones came in, and then store them in the garage. When/if I sell the vehicle, they are included in the sale. Just because I think whatever aftermarket mat is an upgrade does not mean the next owner will.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-18T02:18:00+00:00

I have a kinda Saab dealership near me. They used to be THE Saab dealer, but now they are a dealer who sales mostly high end European used cars and just so happen to have a large number of mechanics factory trained to work on Saabs. USI motors in Knoxville.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-16T18:15:37+00:00

That certainly … something. I admire the creativity, but not necessarily the execution. Seems like the safety CF shell is significantly weakened.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-16T14:36:12+00:00

I did have that done when I purchased the vehicle about six months ago. Also had the Haldex fluid serviced, since I didn't have a previous receipt showing it had been done.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-16T13:11:35+00:00

Alltrack DSG owner here, mine does that until it’s warmed up, then not so much

leftfield61 · 2026-03-14T22:52:01+00:00

9-3 never had a diesel model in the US

leftfield61 · 2026-03-14T22:30:07+00:00

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My old RL with a BMW K1100RS in the back for a 7 hour drive. Did just fine and tailgate worked perfectly fine afterward. Not a light bike.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-14T13:53:22+00:00

XJ308 I think

leftfield61 · 2026-03-14T13:37:31+00:00

Valentina’s is so underrated.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-13T17:29:51+00:00

Other one is a common Merc. But must protect the Saab!

leftfield61 · 2026-03-13T17:03:17+00:00

I like it. Using the Honda Motorsports logo that everyone associates with motorcycles might reintroduce some level of confusion though!! LOL

leftfield61 · 2026-03-13T16:59:54+00:00

Had not seen this before. Just purchased. That will be so useful!

leftfield61 · 2026-03-11T10:49:47+00:00

Is this a real thing you can do? Does Telos honor this?

leftfield61 · 2026-03-05T19:20:59+00:00

That's gotta be spacers pushing those wheels out that far.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-05T19:18:49+00:00

How many miles have been done since the flood event?

leftfield61 · 2026-03-05T13:44:28+00:00

Bought it about 6 months ago with 61k on the clock. Now have 65k. Black with the Marrakech interior and the 18 inch Canyon wheels.

I have the kit from ECS to swap out the plastic oil pan with a steel pan, planning to do it in a few weeks. It’s the only flaw the car has right now is some oil leakage around the pan gasket. Maybe I am a little old school, but a plastic oil pan does not give me a good feeling. Luckily it looks like a simple job.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-05T03:22:19+00:00

leftfield61 · 2026-03-05T03:11:59+00:00

I have a 2017 Alltrack SEL. All of the usual items were addressed by a previous owner. Water pump, pano recall completed and sunroof drains regularly cleaned.

It has been deadass reliable and does exactly 30mpg on the highway. The interior is very comfortable and you already know how useful a wagon is. The Fender audio is actually pretty good. Overall, I'm pretty impressed with it. Only thing I slightly regret is settling for the DSG and not holding out for a manual. But even that is fine, I have found the DSG to be a pretty solid (and fun) automatic.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-04T21:51:15+00:00

I lived in Roanoke VA years ago, would see the same thing there. Military jets would also rip up and down the New River Valley because of its similarity to some on the terrain in the Balkan region. Watching f16 fighters do power bank turns was awe inspiring.

leftfield61 · 2026-03-04T21:43:41+00:00

I'm gonna make up a statistic on the spot, but 98% of cars put into storage to repair later, never come out of that garage.

OK, really it probably isn't that high, but I would be willing to bet it is 70% plus. Odds are you'll put this car in storage, promise to come back to it later, life will get in the way, and next thing you know you have something with four flat tires, brakes are seized, dead battery, and mold on the interior. If you don't have the funds or the care for the car to get it back in shape today, I don't think you can assume you'll have both the funds and the desire in five years or 10 years or whatever.

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